The council will oversee reforms to Chicago’s early childhood education programs—including launching an Early Childhood Web Portal—in an effort to serve the most at-risk children in high-quality programs and increase transparency and accountability.

The members of the executive council are

Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO, Chicago Public Schools

Bechara Choucair, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health

Evelyn Diaz, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services